A resource dedicated to the 1949–1954 Pontiac Chieftain. Decode your vehicle’s VIN and data plate, explore the library, find parts, and discover recommended community resources. The in-depth decoding tools on this site are primarily for U.S. models. For Canadian-built cars, use the Canadian Serial Number Decoder; complete Canadian shop manuals are available on the Manuals page.
Now available to search - The 1954 Pontiac Master Parts Catalog, Chassis section only. Search group numbers, part numbers, descriptions, etc. you can also filter results by years.
Accessory search by group/part/title with year filters. Primarily 49-52 at the moment, but 1953-54 is gradually being added in.
Website is updated regularly — Last update 11/21/2025
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